I had made a note 5 years ago to not return in October but this year, we had a cancelled trip, so we came. Will never return to 30A again in October. We've avoided March and April spring breaks for a decade. We were here in August. Just busier than usual.
Below is what I posted on Seaside's facebook page:
Do not ever stay at Seaside in October. It's fall break and the place is full of young people who apparently aren't staying here. No wristbands. Climbing over the gates to and from the beach. Taking up all available walking space in the evening at town center. Especially don't come since Seaside isn't going to invest in extra security at this time, I repeat, do not stay at Seaside in October. (I especially like the ones who are peeing in the dunes.)
Today, Sunday, with all these new arrivals, maintenance person told us there are only 2 security guys on duty. The 3 McMansions built just east of Seaside, past the older yellow house, put up signs last week, stating private beach etc but that's where the kids are going when they are kicked out of Seaside. The security guys claim they are coming from Watercolor. We've seen parents picking up their kids at night behind Great Southern.
Ellen
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DawnDawnBeach Fanatic1,370 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
DawnBeach Fanatic1,370 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticSorry you had a bad experience. I do not like fall break crowds but I guess it is good for business. Sounds like Seaside and Sheriff may need to institute some or all of their spring break measures for fall break.
DreamerDreamerBeach LoverNorthwest Georgia172 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
October used to be the best time!
DreamerDreamerBeach LoverNorthwest Georgia172 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
So happy that we sold our lot! We bought a bigger boat! Sorry, but it's mostly Atlanta. The 40 somethings just want to party so they let the kids do as they wish.
raven316raven316Beach LoverAthens, GA175 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
raven316Beach LoverAthens, GA175 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverWe were there last week and it was just as bad as August. That said I fish from sunrise to noonish, leave until they take up the umbrellas and fish until sunset. I ain't THAT bad.
Lake View TooLake View TooSoWal InsiderEastern Lake7,000 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Lake View TooSoWal InsiderEastern Lake7,000 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderIt is by far the busiest October I have ever seen, not just in Seaside. Probably a by-product of the pan-damn-ic. Or maybe it's just a sign of the times... (sigh)
Jake ReallysJake ReallysBeach CrabSpring Falls1 postJoined View profileMessageBeach Crab
So happy that we sold our lot! We bought a bigger boat! Sorry, but it's mostly Atlanta. The 40 somethings just want to party so they let the kids do as they wish.
I was just at Modica Market and kids from ATLANTA are breaking windows and setting fires. There is another gang of kids coming over from Watercolor in souped up golf carts. They are also from ATLANTA! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!
It's like being at a Friday high school football, trying walk through the kids around the track. Not a fun beach trip. Fun for them. Not for us. If they want March, April, and October, 30A is theirs. We'll try May, August and/or September. If not.....life goes on.
Lake View TooLake View TooSoWal InsiderEastern Lake7,000 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
Lake View TooSoWal InsiderEastern Lake7,000 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI was just at Modica Market and kids from ATLANTA are breaking windows and setting fires. There is another gang of kids coming over from Watercolor in souped up golf carts. They are also from ATLANTA! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!Antifa or Deplorables? They just look so cute at that age...
30A Skunkape30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined View profileMessageSkunky
30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined View profileMessageSkunkyTrying to envision a month when spending more than three hours at a time in Seaside is a good idea...can't think of any.
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,985 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,985 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideTrying to envision a month when spending more than three hours at a time in Seaside is a good idea...can't think of any.
December, January and February are my go to Seaside months. And sometimes on Saturdays any time during the year before the new crowd hits town. Some of my favorite shops and restaurants are here.
RL41RL41Beach Lover30A54 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
It is by far the busiest October I have ever seen, not just in Seaside. Probably a by-product of the pan-damn-ic. Or maybe it's just a sign of the times... (sigh)
Agreed. Every day is like July on 30A right now, a never ending wave of tourists. IMO, it is largely due to the pandemic, no kids in school and everyone working from home. Hard to see how this could continue indefinitely.
liz coatsliz coatsBeach Lover118 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
liz coatsBeach Lover118 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverAnd it's only going to get worse. My parents had a home in Seagrove Beach for more than 20 years and we used to love it there. And Seaside is simply a contrived, trendy place designed to separate people from their money. There are plenty of other places to go where there are nice beaches without the crowds, traffic and overpriced stuff.
StepfordWifeStepfordWifeBeach Comber37 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
StepfordWifeBeach Comber37 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach ComberDo not ever stay at Seaside in October.
I wonder if this is pandemic related and/or timing in October. I’ve gone in October and had a great, non crowded time, but am sure not to go around Columbus Day as that’s when the southern schools seem to cluster their fall breaks. We go during the last two weeks of October which I like because the butterflies and dragonflies often have their migration during that time. Wonder if things will calm down once this week passes and/or the kids are physically in school?
But when they are there? Agreed, unbearable, and avoid at all costs. There are just too many. I like kids but the overcrowding isn’t very fun.
Matt JMatt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBThis past week was just garbage human beings of all ages.
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